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Alexis and Zoe met in middle school, where Zoe sat behind Alexis in 7th grade Spanish, and thankfully Alexis decided to adopt the quiet introvert almost immediately. Zoe considers Alexis and the rest of the Peneff family her second home and couldn't imagine not having her by her side, both in life and for the wedding. Even if Alexis ignored Zoe's calls and texts the first 5 hours of being engaged, Zoe will still agree to matching Parabatai tattoos. 

Alexis Peneff

Jake and Max met in elementary school and throughout their childhood they roamed around Bloomington having many great adventures. Despite no longer living in the same state the adventures still continue...

Jake Kuhlman

Alisha and Zoe also met (and became best friends) in middle school and bonded over ballet and dance in general and referred to each other as "ballet buddies," in gym class. They still continue to send dance videos to each other on a daily basis and have claimed many of songs as "theirs" whether they ended up doing their planned choreography  or not.  

Alisha Chen

Thomas and Max met in preschool and grew up together playing in the creeks and streams of Bloomington for many years. As adults they no longer get to go on as many outdoor adventures but still enjoy finding the time to celebrate each others' lives 

Thomas Ruf

Nicole is also a middle school made best friend and Zoe still remembers what she calls the solidifying of the friendship when Nicole drank all of Zoe's chocolate milk at McKamey family dinner (because Zoe hates milk but didn't want to be rude) while her mom wasn't looking. Nicole was also the first person to propose to Zoe at a Taylor Swift concert in 10th grade, but they realized they were too young for such a commitment. 

Nicole McKamey

Will and Max met in 2020 when Max's sister (Anna) introduced Will as her partner to the Zaret family. Since then Max and Will have enjoyed playing pickle ball on the beach in North Carolina among other escapades.

Will Darwall

Claire is Zoe's sister-in-law as she is married to Zoe's little brother Colin. Zoe was a bridesmaid in Claire's wedding and considers Claire an integral part of her life as a little sister and fellow romance novel reader. Zoe and Claire share a love of ceramic painting for hours, pretty cocktails, and putting up with their partner's Pokemon card expenses.

Claire Carney-Slaughter

Zoe's little brother/best friend. Colin and Zoe are 3 years apart and once they graduated from the tormenting your sibling stage it evolved into a beautiful friendship. Colin has now cemented himself into Zoe's friend group and some of her friends even refer to Colin as "their friend." Max was actually the first person to buy Colin his first drink at a bar on his 21st birthday, which was a genderbend superhero halloween party with Zoe and Colin as Bucky Barnes & Black Widow. Colin and Max became fast friends and bond over gaming, Pokemon, and ganging up on Zoe. Since Colin got married before Zoe (thus no leverage), she has had to be on her best big sister behavior to ensure his toast doesn't reveal too many secrets.

Colin Slaughter

Like Frodo, Charley is tasked with bearing the burden of the rings until they are exchanged.  

Charley Randall Darwall Zaret

Beloved first child of Zoe's friend group and son of one of Zoe's dearest and longest friendships (since infancy.) Also his mom is one of the greats too. 

Elias Fadi Haddad

Taylor is one of Zoe's long standing friends. They took many of classes together (Taylor absolutely saved Zoe in AP STATS) at both North and IU with dreams of being doctors, and not only did Taylor accomplish that but he provides lots of medical comfort and stories to the friend group and doesn't require up front payment. 

Dr. Taylor Bastin

Fede is also a part of Zoe's long standing friend group forged in high school. They took a biomedical intervention class together and he quickly became a fast friend and close confidant. When Max and Zoe started dating and the friends were going to meet Max, Fede stated he would be crawling across the couch before sitting in my lap and saying "sup" so that Max understood our friendship dynamics. 

Federico Ortiz

Owen Slaughter

Julie Slaughter

Julie Knost

David Zaret

Anna Zaret

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Near Indiana University BloomingtonMake yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.A stay at Graduate Bloomington places you in the heart of Bloomington, within a 15-minute walk of Indiana University Bloomington.

Graduate Bloomington

Near Indiana University BloomingtonMake yourself at home in one of the 172 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.With a stay at Hyatt Place Bloomington, you'll be centrally located in Bloomington, within a 5-minute drive of Indiana University Bloomington and Monroe County Courthouse.

Hyatt Place Bloomington

For those flying into Indianapolis Airport there is a shuttle that will take you from Indianapolis to Bloomington (45 minutes to 1 hour depending on construction) for 29$.

GoExpress Shuttle

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Max and Zoe love going to art museums, and this one is no exception! Both of them took art history courses at IU and were lucky to have such an established and diverse museum to explore for assignments.

Eskenazi Museum of Art

A fun walking path to see the sights of Bloomington as well as a way to find a good coffee shop or a place to grab a quick bite to eat

B-Line Trail

Max highly recommends renting a kayak or going for a hike at one of the lakes in town (Griffy or Monroe.) There is also a nearby dog park if you bring your four legged friends!

Griffy Lake Dam

As graduates of Indiana University Max and Zoe spent lots of time walking around the campus and highly recommend spending some time exploring the beauty of IU's campus to visitors. Top 3 recommendations of spots to hit are Sample Gates, Dunn Woods, and The Indiana Memorial Union (IMU.)

Sample Gates

A family favorite for the Slaughters, and an early in the relationship date night spot for Zoe and Max. Zoe highly recommends getting grasshopper dipped in chocolate with eyeballs in a cone.

The Chocolate Moose

BBC has been an important part of Zoe's life since 5th grade as she and her soccer friends would get bagels before or after games/practices/hangouts etc. Zoe always orders a "Hot Mess" on a jalapeño bagel with jalapeño schemer while Max prefers either a Lox bagel or a sesame bagel with plain cream cheese.

Bloomington Bagel Company

If you're wanting to spend some time enjoy the beauty of Bloomington spring weather and all that downtown has to offer, take some time to walk around Kirkwood Ave and the square, whether to shop, eat, or even browse IU gear you will find pretty much anything you might need or want!

Kirkwood Ave/Downtown Square

The Greenhouse is a fun little spot to see some cool plants or see the side of Campus where Max (and Zoe sometimes) spent their undergraduate times. The greenhouse is free to the public!

Biology Greenhouse

Nick's is a fun spot to grab some food and a beer, or if you're looking to go back to your college years play a round of sink the biz with your friends! Zoe's dad (Owen Slaughter) also has a brick outside the establishment, see if you can find it!

Nick's English Hut

A classic Bloomington breakfast/lunch/dinner spot! Both the Zaret's and the Slaughter's have enjoyed plenty of meals and memories at Uptown. Zoe's dad actually proposed to her mom in booth #4! You can't go wrong with the gumbo hoosier style (mashed potatoes instead of rice) or the Louisiana Hot Pepper Chicken! Or the impossible burger/pasta dishes if you're not meat eater, like Zoe.

Zoe & Max

Zoe & Max

Z&M

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